Assistant Budget Analyst
Apply NowCompany: North Slope Borough, AK
Location: Barrow, AK 99723
Description:
Salary: $39.46 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 02-25-002
Department: Finance
Division: Central
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
Performs a variety of budget functions in the maintenance of financial, budget and accounting records for a Budget Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Processes and reconciles transfers, expenditures and technical transactions for the Budget Office, in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Borough rules, regulations and ordinances.
Performs technical budget accounting work; provides professional and technical guidance to Department staff, assists in the preparation of the special and annual budgets and reports; assists in the development and management of NSB operating budget.
Researches and analyzes technical budget transactions to resolve questions and validate data.
Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of budget transactions.
Assists in the coordination of information and communications between the Budget Office and other Borough departments to clarify and reconcile special funds, allocations, and budget accounting issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer hardware and accounting software applications.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and Borough budget policies and procedures.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D./ or, a combination of 12 years of education and realted work experience.
Two years of budget or accounting work experience using financial software.
One year work experience using JD Edwards software.
One year work experience with Excel spreadsheets.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
03
Which best describes your level of education?
04
How many years of budget or accounting work experience using financial software do you have?
05
If you have at least two years of accounting or budget work experience using financial software, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
06
How many years of work experience using JD Edwards software do you have?
07
If you do have at least one year of work experience using JD Edwards software, describe how you meet the qualification, and list the position you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
08
How many years of work experience with Excel Spreadsheets do you have?
09
If you do have at least 1 year of work experience with Excel Spreadsheets, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
10
Annual Budget Preparation is January to April annually, requests for time off will be limited during this time. Are you able to work with this type of schedule?
11
Are you willing to work evening and/or weekends when needed?
12
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Beverly Eliason) or Immediate Supervisor (Larshe Hoffland) for this position?
13
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
14
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Beverly Eliason) or Immediate Supervisor (Larshe Hoffland) of this position?
15
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
Required Question
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 02-25-002
Department: Finance
Division: Central
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
Performs a variety of budget functions in the maintenance of financial, budget and accounting records for a Budget Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Processes and reconciles transfers, expenditures and technical transactions for the Budget Office, in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Borough rules, regulations and ordinances.
Performs technical budget accounting work; provides professional and technical guidance to Department staff, assists in the preparation of the special and annual budgets and reports; assists in the development and management of NSB operating budget.
Researches and analyzes technical budget transactions to resolve questions and validate data.
Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of budget transactions.
Assists in the coordination of information and communications between the Budget Office and other Borough departments to clarify and reconcile special funds, allocations, and budget accounting issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer hardware and accounting software applications.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and Borough budget policies and procedures.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D./ or, a combination of 12 years of education and realted work experience.
Two years of budget or accounting work experience using financial software.
One year work experience using JD Edwards software.
One year work experience with Excel spreadsheets.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
04
How many years of budget or accounting work experience using financial software do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
05
If you have at least two years of accounting or budget work experience using financial software, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
06
How many years of work experience using JD Edwards software do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
07
If you do have at least one year of work experience using JD Edwards software, describe how you meet the qualification, and list the position you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
08
How many years of work experience with Excel Spreadsheets do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
09
If you do have at least 1 year of work experience with Excel Spreadsheets, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
10
Annual Budget Preparation is January to April annually, requests for time off will be limited during this time. Are you able to work with this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
11
Are you willing to work evening and/or weekends when needed?
- Yes
- No
12
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Beverly Eliason) or Immediate Supervisor (Larshe Hoffland) for this position?
- Yes
- No
13
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
14
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Beverly Eliason) or Immediate Supervisor (Larshe Hoffland) of this position?
- Yes
- No
15
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
Required Question